Have you ever wanted to try cycling at the Velodrome? There’s a beginners’ Learn to Ride session on Saturday and Sunday night, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The velodrome is an oval, sloped racing track at the base of Burnaby Mountain’s north side.
Ready to ride the walls? The Burnaby Velodrome Club is offering free trials this weekend on the cycling track.
Have you ever wanted to try cycling at the Velodrome? There’s a beginners’ Learn to Ride session on Saturday and Sunday night, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The velodrome is an oval, sloped racing track at the base of Burnaby Mountain’s north side. The faster you go, the more you can climb the walls. You have to create an account online to register first; go to www.burnabyvelodrome.ca to sign up and be sure to read the entire list of things to bring. Rental bikes are available at the track. Also, a yearly membership is $536 for adults. Go to www.burnabyvelodrome.ca for all the details.
Did your new year’s resolution include exercising more? Maybe getting out in nature? Try going for a nice hike up the north side of Burnaby Mountain. Start by the Harry Jerome Sports Centre and follow the Velodrome Trail. When you come to a fork, take a left onto Pandora Trail, and you will reach Horizons Restaurant. Be prepared for some spectacular views. You can also park at the top of the mountain, hike down, then return to the top if you prefer. The weather forecast shows more sun for Saturday. Pack a lunch and have a picnic at the top, and keep an eye out for those pine grosbeaks. (See page 12)
Drop by the Burnaby Art Gallery on Sunday, Jan. 10 for In the BAG, the free family arts program that’s back due to popular demand. The next session is on 3D prints, so just drop by anytime between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. The gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.
The St. Thomas More senior boys’ chancellor basketball tournament is on this Saturday, Jan. 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. at 7450 12th Ave. Teams from all over the Lower Mainland and beyond will be competing for to be the Chancellor champions. Cheer on your local favourites. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students, at the door.
Make a fresh start for the new year by decluttering your home. One key thing you can do is create an “outbox,” where you pile items you’re considering getting rid of. Put the items in the box and keep them there for one week. If you still don’t want them after one week, then give them away, donate to a thrift store, sell them on Craigslist or recycle or trash them. If you’re not ready to part with the item after one week, let it sit there for another week and decide.
